FBI charges 33 individuals involved in Philadelphia’s Weymouth Street drug trafficking group
FBI Indicts 33 in Weymouth Street Drug Ring On Friday, the FBI and federal prosecutors revealed a significant indictment involving 33 individuals linked to the Weymouth Street drug operation, which has been a central player in Kensington’s drug market for almost a decade. A total of 24 defendants were apprehended in a coordinated effort, while […]
Gustavo Petro Calls for the World to Refer to Gangsters as ‘Drug Trafficking Workers’
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro suggested on Thursday that men involved in drug trafficking via boats should be referred to as “drug workers” instead of drug traffickers, believing the latter term to be too derogatory. During an international press conference, Mr. Petro defended his administration’s approach to fighting drug trafficking, which, as noted by the UN […]
FBI charges 33 suspected members in significant Kensington drug operation case
FBI Indicts 33 in Major Philadelphia Drug Ring Bust The FBI, along with federal prosecutors, announced on Friday a significant indictment against 33 alleged members of the Weymouth Street drug ring. This group has reportedly been active in fueling the open-air drug market in Kensington for nearly ten years. In a coordinated crackdown, 24 defendants […]
US imposes sanctions on Colombian President Petro and his family due to drug trafficking.
The U.S. Treasury Department recently imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro, along with his family and key advisors, due to allegations of their involvement in the illegal drug trade. This action aligns with an executive order from the Biden administration aimed at targeting foreign nationals associated with drug trafficking. Petro finds himself in […]
Cholesterol drug recalled due to issues with dissolution standards: Key information to understand
(NEXSTAR) – A recall has been issued for over 141,000 bottles of a cholesterol-lowering medication due to “failed dissolution specifications,” indicating that the drug didn’t pass a solubility test. Ascend Laboratories LLC, a pharmaceutical company located in New Jersey, announced the recall of atorvastatin calcium tablets on September 19, 2025, as reported by the U.S. […]
Pentagon attacks suspected Tren de Aragua drug boat in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 6 ‘narco-terrorists’
The Pentagon conducted a raid on a ship believed to be linked to the Torren de Aragua (TdA) drug smuggling operation in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of six individuals referred to as “narco-terrorists,” according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth stated that the vessel was engaged in “illegal drug smuggling” while navigating established […]
Trump’s attacks on drug boats overlook the main issue.
Every few weeks, new footage emerges from the Caribbean. Smoke rises above the crystal-clear water as small boats are destroyed by U.S. artillery fire. Currently, Washington has been targeting drug shipments, with eight reported successes in this televised war on drugs. Yet, beneath the surface, there’s a profound failure. The coca economy fueling Colombia’s armed […]
Brazilian influencer Melissa Said apprehended after search for allegedly operating a drug trafficking ring.
A Brazilian influencer known for her bikini photos has been captured and is facing serious charges related to a drug trafficking and money laundering network. Melissa Said, who boasts over 340,000 followers on Instagram, had been evading authorities since a police operation targeted several of her residences in Bahia, Brazil. Reports indicate that she was […]
Trump responds to news about B-1 bombers heading to Venezuela during the drug conflict.
Two B-1 bombers took off from Dyce Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday morning, heading toward Venezuela, according to a senior U.S. government source who cited flight tracking data. During a roundtable on immigration and crime enforcement at the White House, President Trump denied the initial report, saying, “No, that’s not accurate. It’s false.” […]
Leader of large dark web drug trafficking operation finds out his sentence after earning $7 million in cryptocurrency.
Manhattan Prosecutors Sentenced Dark Web Drug Trafficker In a significant ruling, Manhattan prosecutors announced the sentencing of the leader of a major dark web drug trafficking ring. Nan Wu, a 39-year-old from Queens, was given a prison term of six and a half years after admitting to running an extensive illegal marketplace called FireBunnyUSA, which […]